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Show I Dear Header: This is your corner. All questions submitted will be cheer-i cheer-i fully and carefully answered, except th--.se seeking medical advice. Names and addresses of business firms cannot be printed here, but will be sent if a self-addressed, stamped envelope accompanies the request. Questions are limited to two. Full na;.ie and address must accompany each letter or no reply can be made. All communications are held strictly confidential. In requesting poems and songs, the correct title, the first l:ne, or the ! name of the author is necessarv in order to find them. Please send stamped, addressed envelope also with these requests, so they may be forwarded directly to you. Address letters very plainly, with pen and ink, to Helen Brooks, Box 154o, Salt Lake City, Utah. These song's and poems are on the 'quested and To-Be-Found list: SOXGS REQUESTED Hancher Joe. Old Elm Tree. Jersey City. Bonnie Black Bess. Asleep at the Switch. Only Me. Apple Blossoms. My Old New Hampshire Home. The following songs and poems have been received during; the past week, and I wish to thank each one for their kindness in contributing them: Matilda Jane. The Dying- Girl's Message. I'll "Whistle and Wait for Kate. Christine Leroy. Come Home, Father. Pongs have been received enclosed with no other signatures than the following, fol-lowing, and I wish to extend my appreciation ap-preciation for their kindness: Mont-pelier, Mont-pelier, Ida.. Dixie Sunshine. St. George. Utah; Little Me. Jackson, Wyo.; A Reader, Level, Ida. To "W. B., Moore. Idaho: Time and epace ae too limited to attempt to solve riddles, W. B., and your question sounds very much like one to me. If it is not, and you wish to state it more plainly, I shall be elad to assist you in every way possible. Dear Miss Brooks: I have been reading1 your corner for seme time and have found it very interesting-. I would like to have these questions ques-tions answered: (1) How can a heavy scorch be taken out of pongee without leaving a large spot? (2 "Why do boys like the girl who has her hair cut. wears very short dresses and uses rough language, rather than the ordinary or-dinary girl ? FRECKLES. (1) If the scorch Is heavy It cannot be removed. Wash the spot gently with eoap and water and let it lie in the Bun until dry. If the scorch is not too deep this will remove it. and If this rr.ethod does not remove it I fear nothing noth-ing will, because the fibres of the material ma-terial itself are doubtless injured. &;lk and wool are easily scorched and cannot can-not be restored to their original condition condi-tion as can cotton or linen. (2) They do not. Freckles. This is not an attractive at-tractive combination. A girl with bobbed tresses and short skirts (both of which arc much out of date) may be very lovable and very a : t ra-1 iv . but rough language is not attractive to any boy he is a monopolirer of this art himself and he does rt admire a girl who attempts to usurp his rights along this line. See B. B.'s letter. Dear Miss Brooks: Here I am at;ain. Miss Brooks, will you plfase tell me how many years of High SVhool you muet have before you take the nurses' training course, and how many years of training you must j have at the hospital before you gradu-i gradu-i ate? Thank you. H'tTE. Grantsville, Utah Tou are always welcon-e. Hope. The different hospitals vary in their requirements, re-quirements, some requiring one year high school work, others two years. I am hav lng cat nloguos and 1 i; erat ure nt to you on this subject. The nurses training course is three years. Dear Miss Brooks: (1) IMease rrint the song, "Say Au ; Revoir. but Not Good-Bye." (2) How old do you think I am from my writing? writ-ing? I love to read the corner. "Just Between You and Me Respect full v. 1IKOWN EYES. Bern. Idaho. Your aong follows. Brown Eyes, and I am very glad you enjoy my corner, i (2) I "guens about 14. i SAY AU REVOIR. BL'T NOT GOODBYE. GOOD-BYE. Fay au revoir. but not good-bye. For parting brines a bitter mgn; My country needs me in this tight For freedom, liberty and right; Our duty first, love must not lead. What mijtht have been had fate decreed de-creed ; I II ne'er forget the day we met I loved you then, I love you yet Chorus Say au revoir, but not good-bye. Tho we must part, love cannot die; I'll ne'er forget ttie day we met, I loved you then, I love you yet. The call hns cmne. I'm off to war. 'Midst crash of shell and cannon's roar; The past is gone, tho' mem'ry gives One clinging thought, tho future lives; Tills one good-byo may be our last, Tho word Is spoke, the die is cast. lUit still my In-art beats wild with pain. nd tho" we may not meet again; V'rar Miss Brooks: I n m much in t i-rest od In your corner of "UrtwoiMi You nnd Mo." nnd as you have answered so many quoMions ftr so manv others 1 will ifk two for myself. my-self. IMea.se give the meaning of Carrie. Car-rie. Nellie. Lawrence. L-rUie. Edward and Mario. ( 'J I 'leave tell me a nice w i i v to (i na t ura 1 1 y curl v hair which is quite short nnd Is dark brown In color. I mn pI t eeit yon rs of n i:e and ami going to high school next year. W Isliing you much success In tho future. fu-ture. I am ns over. C. II., Drlggs. Ida. You nre welcome. C. U, and I will gl vo you tho moan in g of as many of your names as 1 can. Carrie Is a diminutive di-minutive of ':t rollno. Carol ine Indus the feminine of (".-irotiiw, moaning, "strong." "muni v ;" Nel I e Is a diminutive of 11 elen. meaning "light ;" l.awreneo. "rnnv nod with laurel;" Edward, "rich guard;" Mario Is tho French form of Mary. It w 111 be neressarv f.r the following follow-ing to m ud names Mini addresses before I can answer their biters, ji s the rules heading tills column Indicate; ' ' i i i I m v ,'" Kid.ert on. W vii. "l Mm-pb Mm-pb s." T'n lie. W o 1 :, !., a nd I .11. Sho-fdi-.ne, Idaho. Toldiie nnd M. kev. I,o-ivn. I,o-ivn. I "I ah. The Na u,:M l-'oin . Mei id-ian. id-ian. Ma A I'ummv lllow. Cleveland. 1 tali. IVn-.v S -K-.. llomedale' Ida. ('!.. e, and Cheerful. St. Ceorge Ft ah. l.uella. 'aKIev. Idaho. Pear Mi'" UionUfi: A ft r r reading vmtr rnnr In the p I" ' . I ha e jead 111 a n v 1 li 1 e i e : M rur nie-. iioi'i Mio? niiHweii. and sertnr. that tin' qne-:!lons were nn-iwi-ied no nali-i-fmtiMily, 1 w in! i , ou w on I I p . a .e t e i 1 ' meaning- "better." (2) I could not tell you a becoming style for your hair not knowing- the shape of your face or any thing about your features, but with naturally curly hair it should be easy to arrange it becomingly about the face and I suggest that you bring it all together at the back and fasten, then pin the curled ends about over the back of your head. If your hair is thick this should be a very pretty, arrangement. Dear Miss Brooks: Miss Rrooks, may I ask you a question? ques-tion? (1) Do you think it Is proper for a boy to send gifts to a girl he has never seen? (2) The girl I go with now, allows me to kiss her and does not seem to care. Po you think girls care to be just toys like this, or is it because she thinks she will offend me if she resists? I am rvot in love with this girl and don't think I ever could be. but she Js a good sport and is al- ways there when 1 want her to go with me. Po you think I should keep going-with going-with her or quit? Sincerely. B. B. .Utah. If you only knew how glad I am to ! answer a boy's question on this sub-1 sub-1 Ject: (1) It would depend upon how ; long you have been corresponding- or i how long you have known of her. If you have corresponded for some time, a box of candy or a nice book if you have learned her tastes, and likes and d:siikes well enough would be quite proper; nothing more. (2) No. 1 do not think girls do care for this sort of thing but they do seem afraid of giving giv-ing offense by refusing. But if they only knew and would unuersta-nd. a boy is not so easily ofTenied as she thinks, and the boy who dori take of-j of-j fense at their refusal to grant all bis requests and demands is not worthy of their attention. I am sure she would j not submit so tamely. Your letter seems j to bear me out in my conclusion that a : real boy, one who can look yeu squarely square-ly in the ey and not feel ashamed of the thoughts and intents of his heart, i ; does sot care for the girl who allows j him to take such liberties. What such !a hoy wants in a g:rl friend is a real; pal. a girl who is vivacious and full of I life, a good listener, or a good talker. : or any of the various characteristics I which make f r good, clean fun and en - j 'talnment; but who holds her individual! : self aloof and reserved, far removed ' from the petty "spooning" anl ' pet- ! ting" parties whb-h have became !! 1 too common. Po you agree? I would not attempt to advise as to whether or' not you continue your attentions t : this girl. You should decide that, but! I do not advise any yoSng man or wo- man to allow one pers-n to monopolize : all of thrir lime and attorn ion.. j Pear Miss Brooks: j This is the first time I have written to your corner, but I have been a reader of your corner since it started, in our paper. I arn sending you a $or.g: which was requested in the last issue of our paper. Would you please an -; 5 wo r the f ollow i g questions? ill1 What colors should a girl with a fair complexion and l.gl-.t brown hair wear? l- How- long d -es it take to complete a business course so a girl may get a position? How old do ou thiak I am by my questions' Wishing you much success in your work. I remain as ever A SCHM, r.iUU Charleston. Utah. Thank you so very much for the s-ng dear and I am very glad ou emov mv corner. U) When in doubt choose a! color to match your eyes is a good rule! to go by. If your skin Is clear and free! from blemishes you can wear almost i any shade nicely. CM This depends verv j much on the Individual, my dear. Not j less than six or nine months. About fifteen I would say. TO SMII.KS. Utah Thanks so very much for the poem. Smiles. I will give you the meaning of as manv of the names a I can. Isabel!, means the same as Klirabeth. "Cod of the oath." i " Kmil y." ind ust rious." "oner get ic ;" Ce-cil. Ce-cil. "blind :" Kvan, "young warrior:" 1 Fowls "famous warrior;" Maud "Mighty battle maid." Pear Miss Brooks: There Is a Song I would like to got If I could, but I don't know- the name or, the author of It. Perhaps if I tell you! a little about it. someone of v"our; renders may rceogn!;o it and send tt to von. so it can be printed. The scene Is laid nt the time of the Civil War. and is ahoat two boys, one who was "tall and dark" with his mother" picture, and tho other was a "blue oved bov w ith Vohien hair" with his sweetheart's Picture. They are about to make n, d.im;orous charge, and as thov are , "pals" they are afraid thov mav not1 both return In safotv, so thov exchange pictures and promise that if the others 'doson t get Lav k" tho one who is left ; will go see the m-shor or sweetheart as IhV case may be. "So to,;other Pioy r.Vo to the top of the hill" w her the enemy was. and there thov are both' Killed, so tho mot her nnd sweet heart ' never receive the bo s last menaces It I a verv beautiful song 1J father use. I to sing It but has f.M-goM.n It: now. and ns I m a Southerner 1 lovej everything about the South It's sonc 1 poems, stories, rvervlhing would like also to get the aong "pple Pies-se-ms" if 1 eould. Mop,,, if uu. kno of these songs, you will print them 1 t.iank you again. W ANITA. Ut ah. "VN o w ill watch and wait. Wanl:.,, nnd1 I nm unite sure some one of m reade-s' will know this song, nnd then yen shall hnvrt it and w o forever after be i Kt-siieful to tho donr. i ,'',, C o meaning of the fo!!. log nam,,;; Wnndi. Alter. Possir M n t h 1 "'"I Ardath. Within,; umi good lu U ! Hill C. SS. I ,, ,M1 ! lHW.ir. l.o'W. Utah. 1 hank on. Co,,;,, l .,. ,M)U , lUu '""Mllliu: oT t': ee of x , ''""V Mtee. ' , ,. ." vi'r I I;1''"' f r:i ,M- '(i of (ho oa;h " I MM i;a. "lad " ' I L vTl 11,11 v "i-in: K-vr,;. i; .,..,,.. ! '' V l-MI r r w i tl .,, , , . """ '' a. ,... , ',.... , ....l." " i" i .1 I ,, ,,,., " " t ' I i.'l I , , ,,, , ,., , """" ' ! ir v ...i r-i. i',.'. '"'' ' '""K 1 : mi in t ii , '..ui,,,,, , ! TO DIXIE SrKsTT Utah Thanks, for th, .T " al.o for your gw tf "The Black Bht.p" k. U one you wish. is t. r'0''' it u ' BLACK SHppd From their folded c-ate, , far. 0 x.i Their ways s-em harsh They follow th e beck of a," 1 heir paths are dream Ug- . Yet haply they sought v . Some loftier mountain And little recked of the strange -JUr..7 Beyond the gates of hose. And haply a bell with a Summoned their feet to t''? Midst the cruel rock Pitfall ' "tre ti, ; And the lurking snares are !p.t., Maybe, in spite of their (,, z i outcast liberty, UtB-! Ui, f They're sick at hert for the i. Where their gathered Wvt., , ' f. And oft at night, when ii. r. . P dark l"e -'--J i; i And the hills loom large aM lor tne shepard's voice t-.- hark, "' -"-"-- er, And their souls go out to hia. Meanwhile. "Black sheep: b;a,v .. we cry. ll;5;' fX Safe In the inner fold; tf, And maybe they hear. 'and wjr- And marvel, out in the cold. "":! v When in Salt Lakt be ciKogrv J ,. v Studios, 267 !.i So. Main. "Xe- rl Dear Miss Brooks: '. I have been a silent reader i " "Between You and J f0' . U 1 time. s I decided n-.avbe jo, SJ- It answer a few questions. (1) j. ..'-' T i for a girl of 13 to go koTV'(::j; , I house party with a bov? t--, ' 1 1 ; a personal friend, fi) 8 . '..r.. '',' I a girl of 13 to go to a vvblte VJ? f the country. By my writirs toVVi do you think I am? Hoping j ' ! too much trouble, I remafnTros- FRIEND prj"1 i S err glad you have spoki ? i E Peggy. (1) Surely, from a ir;- hood party. (2) N0. Pegry. 03: .'"' public dance. You should n'--t r . ' public dance for several yean ti' '! C only with a chaperone in vo I would guess your age abiufii""" j Dar Miss Brooks: c Have been reading yonr coir?-find coir?-find It very interesting. (1) E- ji t should a girl be before going m -.-? lie dances. (2) Is it proper for 'f to use rouge or lip stick in abdir,' '. (") Does it make any ci??re:re r- marrying which is the oiderf tis 5 or girl? (4) Is It proper for a 1 allow a boy to kiss her good-ir. j! l ter being engaged? CURLS AND FRECKLES. Arco, Iduj. Personally, girls, I would not a girl to ever go to the put'. ci.-a ' unless in a party of friecis aid ;a j the party is chaperoned. C) So. rrj , sv.o-jid not use rouge or lip r.:;i Not necessarily, though In nor. asa ! .he greater number ef years sioi: a I on the man's side. (4) E-raged c:-, P!e are usually granted this prirlsn |